Biography
State Rep. Jeff Hilovsky was elected to serve the residents of the 4th District (Oak Orchard, Long Neck, Angola) in 2022. As a result of population growth, he is the first legislator elected to serve this new district in Sussex County as a result of the mandated re-districting process.
Rep. Hilovsky has served the community as he treated patients for nearly 40 years as a Doctor of Optometry, Adjunct Clinical Professor, State Board President, and past member of the National Board of Examiners.
Additionally, retired Colonel Hilovsky served our country for 25 years in the Air Force culminating with his war time leadership as the Medical Commander for the 512th Air Wing at Dover Air Force Base during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
In addition to his medical and military careers, Rep. Hilovsky has business ownership experience. Partnering with a colleague, they established Sussex Eye Center in 1993 and grew the business into a multi-location practice employing seven doctors and over 25 employees before retiring in 2022.
Seeking to fill a need in the lives of many young people, Dr. Hilovsky started the Leadership is a Lifestyle program. Now featured at three Sussex County high schools, this volunteer initiative provides leadership instruction and also opportunities to interact with uniquely successful professionals. This training provides participating students insights into how servant leadership skills help all reach their life’s full potential.
Rep. Hilovsky also serves the community by volunteering with Easterseals of Sussex County, the Lord Baltimore Lions Club, and Chestnut Mountain Ranch.
Jeff and wife Marcia have been married for over 42 years, have three grown children, and five grandchildren.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Grove City College (Grove City, PA); Doctorate, Illinois College of Optometry (Chicago, IL); U.S. Air Force Squadron Officer School, Air Command and Staff, Air War College
Occupation
Doctor of Optometry, former small business co-owner/operator (Sussex Eye Center), Colonel USAF retired
Legislative Service:
2022 to present
Committees:
- Education, Member
- Health & Human Development, Member
- Judiciary, Member
- Natural Resources & Energy, Member
- Elections & Government & Affairs, Member
- Veterans, Member
Legislative Highlights
House Subsitute 1 for House Bill 163
From the 153rd General Assembly, this Act amends Title 29 to establish the Delaware Diabetes Wellness Pilot Program within the Department of Human Resources. The program aims to study and improve care for individuals with prediabetes and diabetes, with a […]
House Substitute 1 for House Bill 203 - Senate Amendment 1
From the 153rd General Assembly, this bill as amended, mandates a ½-credit financial literacy course for all high school students beginning with the class of 2026–2027. The course may count toward either social studies or elective graduation requirements and must […]
House Bill 193 - House Amendments 1 and 2
From the 153rd General Assembly, this Act Amends Title 25 to update the Delaware Manufactured Home Relocation Trust Fund by removing its $15 million cap and increasing the tenant contribution to the Delaware Manufactured Home Owner Attorney Fund from $0.50 […]
